As I was walking down the isles of nowhere one afternoon, I met someone. She smiled at me. I smiled back. She has fair-complexion, medium-cut hair, black round eyes, an average-lengthed nose and pink lips. Her smile was sweet. Her eyes are twinkling, filled with hope and awe. She was sitting under a tree. I came up to her and started a conversation. “Hi Dear! How are you? Are you new in here?” I spoke to her. “Hello! Uhm, not really. I used to come here when I’m full of thoughts. [smiling] Pleased to meet you” she answered. “Full of dreams? You have more sunrises to face and sunsets to witness. It seems to me that you are filled with inspiration” I said. Then we started to walk around the place. She smiled at me again. And slowly said, “Hmmm. You’ll just be bored. They say my dream isn't that interesting at all Madam.” I tapped her back and said, “Go on. I have much time. My ears are on you Miss.” She stared at me. She kept silent for a while. Then she gave off a smile. Feeling the ease she started sharing.
It all started on the TV. The first Korean drama I saw was SBS' Save the Last Dance for Me (마지막 춤은 나와 함께) starred by Kim Yoo Jin and Ji Sung. It showed the simple and complex life of ordinary and influential Koreans. I was fascinated by the way they interpreted and held on to love as well as the evident tradition and values of Koreans. Their OST, Our Love Will Always Last had the perfect combination of music and message. I watched a lot of Korean dramas since then- historical, romantic comedy and melodrama.
Because I always watched romantic comedies and melodramas, I now know different places of Seoul and other provinces.
I want to take a picture with King Sejong's monument and post it in FB. I want to share that once in a lifetime experience! Sejong the Great (May 15, 1397 – April 8, 1450, r. 1418–1450) was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He used the creation of Hangeul and the advancement of technology to expand his territory.
I want to visit Namsan Tower and try to count all the love locks there! Many visitors ride the Namsan Cable Car up the mountain, and then walk to the tower. The tower features a gift shop and restaurants on the ground floor. In a poll of nearly 2,000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011, 16 percent stated that hanging named padlocks on the Tower fence as a symbol of love as their favorite activity in Seoul.
It would be nice to take a picture with regular people who catwalks at Myeongdong with their new fashion! I would like to be amazed with all the latest trends of Korean fashion here and catwalk myself if I can buy an affordable dress.
Myeongdong is all about shopping! From the towering super stores of Migliore, Lotte Department Store, Avatar and High Harriet to the cozy, mom-and-pop shops.
I would like to buy my own hanbok at Nandaemun market and say "좀 깍아 주세요?" Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea.
From Seoul, I really would like to go to Jeju Island and do all possible activities I can. I have no words to say how beautiful Jeju Island is. It is truly a splendid and magnificent display of GOD's creations!
I also want to see personally the flowers shown in Korea Tourist Organization's Miss Flower video. I thought such wonderful fields of flowers no longer exist. I was mistaken. It still lives in the land of my dream.
There are a lot of other beautiful places in Korea but their foods are the best as well! When I went for a vacation to a metropolitan city just this May, my aunt brought me to a Korean restaurant and convenient store. It was my first time. And even if some of the tastes were foreign to me, I still ate all of it and enjoyed it a lot. I even took a picture of my first Korean ice cream.
Sadly, here in my city, there are no Korean stores. I only buy Jjampong instant noodles. It's the only available here. It would be nice to eat real Korean foods like ddukbokkie, bulgogi, bibimbap, kimchi, jjampong, kalbi, shinsollo, hanjongshik and many more!
Jjampong
I heard Korea has lot of festivals! I hope I can attend even one. These celebrations I know are really worth watching and experiencing!
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Choi Siwon |
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| Ji Sung |
I want to visit their entertainment agencies and if possible, I'll audition too! If I'd be given the chance, shall I audition at SM Entertainment? ^^* If I want to, I should practice a lot!
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| Kim Yoo Jin |
Actually, I have friends from Korea who are older than me for about 10 years. One is a Korean teacher and the other a theologian in Seoul. I also have a younger friend, DongIl from Daegu. They are so nice to me. I want to meet them personally someday.
I also want to attend a local Christian church in Korea.
I want to know more of Korea, so I strived hard in studying Hangeul by myself. My Korean is still not that fluent but I practice in writing and speaking it. I sometimes talk with my family and friends in Korean and they do not understand me. When my Aunt told me she is planning to go to Korea for a 3-day vacation this May, I asked her earnestly to bring me with her. Now, I am saving P100 or about 2714 Won every week for the trip. I sometimes cry. It has been not just an ordinary desire but now is a dream.
My only connection to knowing Korea more is ibuzzkorea.com the official website of Korea Tourism Organization. I joined a lot of their contests and blessed, won once on the Annyeong event. I won an Ipad and it really helped me in my studies. However, I still have the desire to go to Korea myself. It's wonderful to see those people who won the Touch Korea Tour Contest. They were all so happy with the experience. I know I will too someday :)
My only connection to knowing Korea more is ibuzzkorea.com the official website of Korea Tourism Organization. I joined a lot of their contests and blessed, won once on the Annyeong event. I won an Ipad and it really helped me in my studies. However, I still have the desire to go to Korea myself. It's wonderful to see those people who won the Touch Korea Tour Contest. They were all so happy with the experience. I know I will too someday :)
I did not notice that my heart has felt that excitement and yearning she was mentioning. It seemed as though her life isn’t that new to me. The feeling of belongingness arose. And so I feel so comfortable with her even though we just met that time. I hugged her tight and said, "FIGHTING! HWAITING! AJA!" Since dusk’s breeze is kissing us already, I need to leave and head for home. Treasuring the precious time we shared and the conversation we had, I wanted to know who she really is…I mean her name. But I noticed her writing something in a piece of paper. Hurrying for the ride, I bade her goodbye. She held my hand and put the piece of paper in my pocket. She smiled again and softly said, “Thank you so much, Madam. I feel better now.” Again, I smiled back, “You are welcome Miss. Thank you too! God bless you.” She walked back and waved her hand. “Adios! May God be with you in your journey.” I hurriedly get in the car and headed home.
Reaching home after an hour, I went to my room and took a nap. Suddenly, I hear a loud music close to my ears. I opened my eyes and noticed the present scenario. I’m in our room where I love in reality. I woke up. I hurriedly grabbed on my pocket as I remembered the piece of paper she gave me. It reads:
“You and I aren’t really different. Thank you for allowing me to give you a quick look of what you are today and where you want to be in the future. Never fear, always remember, You can do all things through Jesus Who is in you. He’s with you. He deserves all the glory.
YOU [Alyna]”
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